How do I rent a dumpster in New Jersey?
Call 1-833-520-0680 with your city or ZIP code and tell us what you are throwing away. We connect you with a local New Jersey provider who confirms the container size, the included tonnage and the all in price. We cover 15 New Jersey cities across 692 ZIP codes, from the largest metros down to smaller county seats.
What should New Jersey renters know before booking?
Street placement usually needs a permit. You normally need no permit to place a container on your own driveway. Many cities do require a right of way or obstruction permit when a dumpster sits on a public street, and fees are commonly $25 to $100. Providers usually know the local process and often file for it.
Winter is the quiet season for roll off work here, which often means better availability and shorter lead times. The trade off is frozen ground and snow banks, so clear and salt the drop spot before the truck arrives. Spring thaw softens lawns and shoulders, keep the container on pavement from March into May.
For waste rules and disposal facility questions, the state agency is the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
Largest cities in New Jersey
Dumpster rental in Trenton
27 ZIP codes, Mercer County
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Dumpster rental in Newark
20 ZIP codes, Essex County
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Dumpster rental in Jersey City
12 ZIP codes, Hudson County
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Dumpster rental in Paterson
11 ZIP codes, Passaic County
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Dumpster rental in Camden
5 ZIP codes, Camden County
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Dumpster rental in Clifton
5 ZIP codes, Passaic County
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Dumpster rental in Edison
5 ZIP codes, Middlesex County
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Dumpster rental in New Brunswick
5 ZIP codes, Middlesex County
See local prices › Dumpster rental in Princeton
5 ZIP codes, Mercer County
See local prices › Dumpster rental in Toms River
5 ZIP codes, Ocean County
See local prices › Dumpster rental in Elizabeth
4 ZIP codes, Union County
See local prices › Dumpster rental in Plainfield
4 ZIP codes, Union County
See local prices ›All New Jersey cities we cover
- Trenton
- Newark
- Jersey City
- Paterson
- Camden
- Clifton
- Edison
- New Brunswick
- Princeton
- Toms River
- Elizabeth
- Plainfield
- Cherry Hill
- East Orange
- Morristown
Also serving Absecon, Bellmawr, Belmar, Branchville, Brick, Caldwell, Dover, Eatontown, Hackensack, Haledon, Hawthorne, Joint Base Mdl, Kearny, Mahwah, Millstone Township, Montclair, Neptune, Orange, Paramus, Perth Amboy, Piscataway, Ridgewood, Riverton, Sayreville, Secaucus, Somerset, Summit, Teterboro, Totowa, Vineland, Wayne, Westfield, Whippany, Adelphia, Allamuchy, Allendale, Allenhurst, Allentown, Allenwood, Alpine and more. Call for any New Jersey address.
Helpful reading before you book
New Jersey dumpster rental questions
Is there a weight limit on New Jersey rentals?
Yes. Every quote includes a tonnage allowance, commonly 2 to 4 tons on a 20 yard container. Overage is billed at the local disposal rate.
Do I need a permit in New Jersey?
Not for a private driveway in almost every city. Street placement usually needs a right of way permit from the municipality, and the provider will know the local process.
Do you own the trucks in New Jersey?
No. We are a free referral service. Independent local providers own the equipment, set the price and handle delivery and pickup.
What cannot go in a dumpster in New Jersey?
Paint, solvents, fuel, oil, tires, batteries, propane tanks, asbestos and medical waste are refused almost everywhere. Some states also restrict electronics.
How much is a dumpster rental in New Jersey?
Most New Jersey metro rentals run $400 to $700 for a 20 yard container over 7 to 10 days. Smaller markets with closer landfills often come in lower. Tipping fees vary by region and are the biggest driver.
Who wrote this page
Written and fact checked by the Dumpster Porta Potty USA editorial team. We check container sizes, servicing intervals and price ranges against published provider rate sheets and federal guidance, then update the page when those change.
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